Clarifruit reduces wasting of global produce, Israeli cyber-tech is dominant, Technion scientists analyze and reconstruct images of artefacts from photograph fragments, and much more!

By Michael Ordman

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Picking out the bad apples

I reported previously (Jul 2017) on Israel’s AclarTech and its AclaroMeter app to determine the ripeness and quality of fruit and veg. The company has changed its name to Clarifruit, launched a new website and video to explain its goal of helping reduce the current wastage of 45% of global produce.
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3754866,00.html https://www.clarifruit.com/

Israeli cyber-tech is dominant

The 450 Israeli cybersecurity firms (60 founded in 2018) export $5 billion of technology and products. A fifth of global investment in cybersecurity went to Israeli firms. Last week, Cato Networks (link) raised $55 million, Medigate (link) $15 million and Salt Security (link) $10 million.
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3755323,00.html

Solving archaeological puzzles

Scientists from Israel’s Technion Institute the University of Haifa have developed an algorithm that can analyze and reconstruct images of artefacts from photograph fragments. The technology was trialed on Cypriot Byzantine frescoes and is now being used in London’s British Museum.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6614883/Scientists-way-bring-shattered-ruined-ancient-artefacts-life-AI.html http://cgm.technion.ac.il/Computer-Graphics-Multimedia/Software/Solving/
https://arxiv.org/pdf/1812.10553.pdf

Lunar lander for European Space Agency

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has partnered with Germany’s OHB System for a European Space Agency moon mission. IAI will provide a version of the lunar lander it helped develop for Israeli non-profit venture SpaceIL, which is preparing for a moon launch shortly.
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-space-il-aerospace-ind-ohb/israel-aerospace-germanys-ohb-partner-in-european-moon-mission-idUKKCN1PN1PF

Israeli hospital uses fuel cell energy

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera became the first Israeli hospital to install a fuel cell generator to provide clean electricity. The hydrogen-based duration fuel-cell power generator from Israel’s Gencell replaces the polluting diesel generators that used to power the cardiac catheterization unit.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-israeli-hospital-uses-fuel-cell-energy-for-cleaner-smooth-power-flow/

From the IDF to Cyber defense

The IDF’s National Cyber Defense training center handpicked 30 IDF soldiers at the end of their 3-year army service and gave the basic tech skills to provide cybersecurity services to Israeli organizations. This is in addition to those who served in the IDF’s intelligence and cybersecurity units.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-teaches-combat-soldiers-cyber-skills-as-springboard-to-civilian-life/

An AI experience for Toyota cars

I reported previously (7th Jan) on the funding Toyota was giving to Israel’s Intuition Robotics. Intuition has now released details of its partnership with Toyota Research Institute (TRI) to develop its Artificial Intelligent Agent – a proactive, personalized, adaptive in-car companion.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/intuition-robotics-receives-design-win-from-toyota-research-institute-for-its-cognitive-ai-platform-to-collaborate-on-an-in-car-companion-agent-300774507.html

Opening doors and the seat of power. Israel’s Vayyar is partnering with German automotive supplier Brose who will incorporate Vayyar’s sensors in its car door security, safety and car seat positioning systems.
https://www.brose.com/de-en/press/brose-and-vayyar-collaborate-on-sensor-technology-for-new-door-and-interior-functions.html

Piloting hi-tech in state-owned companies

Five Israeli startups have been chosen to pilot their technologies and products in large Israeli government-owned companies. They are Cylus Cyber (see here), MER Group, AQUA HD, Datumate (see here) and Loginno.  Each will receive large financial grants to help with the testing.
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3755163,00.html https://mer-group.com/
https://www.aquahd.net/

https://loginno.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK9LXf_LneU

Intel’s Israeli autonomous camera

Intel Israel has launched a new tracking camera designed to allow autonomous devices such as drones and robots to survey and navigate in areas without GPS service. The T265 camera uses 3D mapping technology and inside-out tracking to make it independent of external sensors.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/intel-showcases-new-3d-camera-for-robot-drone-navigation-sired-by-haifa-team/  https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3754952,00.html

Water, water everywhere

Israel’s Watergen, the “water from air” company has partnered with the American Red Cross to develop a new Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) to provide up to 900 liters of water per day in disaster zones. It is also launching “the Genny” – a home / office appliance for up to 30 liters per day.
https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Start-up-extracting-water-from-air-develops-disaster-response-vehicle-577514   http://nocamels.com/2019/01/watergen-genny-water-air/

A wristwatch for remote rescues

Israel’s Mobit Telecom has developed the SAT406 – a locator beacon worn on the wrist. It is designed for remote areas where cellular networks and GPS are unavailable or unreliable. It transmits to the Argos satellite every few hours and in emergency to the Cospas-Sarsat system.
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-01/17/c_137749767.htm  https://www.sat406.com/products

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